The MF5609 has taken first place in Bauer Media's 2016 Top Tractor Shootout.

The MF5609 is the winner of the 2016 Bauer Media Top Tractor Shootout, edging out a field of competitive tractors in a testing event at Werribee park.

Three judges put the MF5609 through its paces which included a series of tasks designed to test the tractor's capabilities and versatility. The scoresheet decided the winner and after a comprehensive 30 point scoring process the MF5609 came out on top with its quality and value, fitted with a MF949 loader, and its capacity for work that impressed the judges and propelled it to first position in the shootout.

Features the judges liked:

• Excellent build quality and finish
• Large wing mirrors
• High-quality tyres and guards
• User friendly integrated loader joystick 
• Anti-stall feature brake to neutral function
• Very comfortable seat and cab environment
• Excellent visibility via the sloping bonnet
• Large number of work lights
• Convenient three-speed PTO button cluster
• 4.3-tonne rear lift
• Standard with three spools (two with float) 
• Auto battery isolator once key is turned off 
• Full dish rear rims reduce paint flaking and cracking
• Rear sight glass for transmission oil 

This is the second year in a row that Massey Ferguson has taken out the Bauer Media event, with the MF7615 taking the honours in 2015, continuing AGCO's record of innovation and quality engineering that typifies Massey Ferguson agricultural products and commitment.